A DACHSHUND and her five babies have been recovered by police from a 'puppy farm' in tadley.

Officers visited an address on Sandy Lane, Tadley, on Wednesday, August 11 following information received from Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council.

They were told a puppy farm was at the location and a dachshund, named Bella, was found at the scene.

She was later identified as being stolen from Aylesford, Kent, in November last year.

Bella was found with five of her puppies inside a cage on the grass area at the front of the address.

All of the dogs were safely taken to a secure kennel.

Police enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.